Question
A 12-year-old boy, in elementary school, has recently been found to have a lot of fat on his body and is increasingly greedy. He doesn’t want to exercise when asked. How should pediatric obesity and picky eating be treated?
Answer
For pediatric obesity, parents need to change the child’s condition through exercise and diet. It is recommended to engage in more aerobic exercises such as hill climbing and swimming, while encouraging the child to eat more foods like cucumbers, tomatoes, and kiwis. High-calorie and high-fat foods such as hamburgers, French fries, and cookies should be avoided. Additionally, do not let the child go to sleep immediately after eating or snack on the sofa. If the above methods do not alleviate the child’s obesity symptoms, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly to determine the cause to prevent the condition from worsening.